Northside Shoe RepairEst. 1978 · Santa Barbara
Resoling · Restoration · Repairs

Good shoes deserve a second life.

Before you replace them, bring them in. Four decades of cobbler craftsmanship — resoling, leather restoration, and repairs done the old way: properly.

45+
years of craft
80+
five-star reviews
2–5
day turnaround
The cobbler's promise
If it can be saved, we'll save it.
Honest advice — we'll tell you when repair isn't worth it.
Services & honest prices

What we fix, and what it costs.

01

Full resole & heel

Leather or rubber soles rebuilt from the welt up. The repair that makes a $400 pair of boots new again.

from $85
02

Heel replacement

Worn heels replaced and balanced — dress shoes, boots and everyday pairs.

from $30
03

Leather restoration

Deep clean, recondition, recolor. Bags, jackets and shoes brought back from tired to loved.

from $45
04

Zipper & hardware

Boots, bags and jackets — zippers replaced, eyelets and buckles repaired.

from $25
05

Stretching & fitting

Too tight in the toe? Professional stretching for a fit that finally feels right.

from $20
06

Shine & conditioning

The classic stand finish — while you wait.

from $12
How it works

Drop off. We work. You're back on your feet.

1

Bring them in

No appointment needed. We'll look at your shoes together and quote the repair on the spot — honestly.

2

Craft takes over

Hand-stitching, proper materials, no shortcuts. Most repairs are ready in 2–5 days.

3

Like new — or better

Pick up shoes that fit your feet the way only broken-in, well-repaired shoes can.

From our customers

80+ five-star reviews and counting.

★★★★★

"They resoled boots I'd written off completely. Came back looking better than the day I bought them."

— Yelp review
★★★★★

"Honest to a fault — told me one pair wasn't worth fixing and saved me the money. That's why I keep coming back."

— Yelp review
★★★★★

"Fast turnaround, fair prices, real craftsmanship. The kind of shop you hope never closes."

— Yelp review
★★★★★

"Fixed a zipper on my favorite jacket in a day. Small thing, huge difference."

— Yelp review
Visit the shop

On the north side, where we've always been.

Address[Street address], Santa Barbara, CA
HoursMon–Fri 9:00–5:30 · Sat 10:00–2:00 · Sun closed
ParkingFree parking directly in front of the shop
TurnaroundMost repairs ready in 2–5 days; shines while you wait

Not sure it can be saved?

Call us and describe the damage — we'll tell you straight whether it's worth repairing.

(805) 687-4820 Get Directions
Why choose us

The neighborhood picks us for a reason.

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45 years at the bench

Craft you can't rush and can't fake — since 1978.

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Honest verdicts

If it's not worth repairing, we'll tell you straight and save you money.

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2–5 day turnaround

Most repairs back on your feet within the week.

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Fair, posted prices

You'll know the cost before we start. Always.

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[Street address], Santa Barbara, CA
Free parking in front · Mon–Sat

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Questions, bookings, or a quick hello — drop us a line and we'll get right back to you.

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